Mon.May 31, 2021

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Winter is coming: Ski brands eagerly anticipate return to slopes

Inside Retail

After a year of disrupted ski seasons in both the northern and southern hemispheres due to Covid-19, snow gear brands are bracing for a big winter in Australia and New Zealand, as consumers hit the slopes in the largely Covid-free countries. “Given the lack of time on the mountains last winter, we are expecting to see some really positive returns this season,” Antony Hampson, general manager of Superdry Australia and New Zealand, told Inside Retail. .

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Magnus is a magnetic play couch that becomes anything kids want it to be

Design Wanted

Designed for kids but catering to parents, Magnus is a hybrid couch comprising modular elements for making furniture forts. Homes change when kids live in them, at least that’s what people tend to believe. The prospect of broken appliances, a flood of toys everywhere, and concerns over crayola-covered walls, spoils any desire to maintain a stylish home, and suddenly the old adage sets in: “This is why we can’t have nice things”.

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Tyro compensation offer paves way for class action

Inside Retail

Sydney-based firm Bannister Law has said lackluster compensation offered by Tyro has opened the way for a class action lawsuit, as businesses look to recover sales lost during the payment gateway’s outage in January 2021. The outage seemed to happen due to a configuration issue , which ‘bricked’ a number of its eftpos terminals for ten days. According to the law firm, Tyro offered a rebate on future merchant to businesses impacted by the outage which, in some cases, amount to about 10 per cent o

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Burberry, London

Retail Store Windows

Wow, this is such an interesting direction for this brand. We did check out their Bond street store although it was all papered over so we suspect that a version of this scheme is going to be installed there too. Well, maybe. Anyway, huge prop heads have been installed at their Regent street store in conjunction of course with their delicious products.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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The rise of cannabis retailing

Inside Retail

The cannabis retail revolution is well and truly here. The industry is evolving quickly across the globe, with companies and brands embracing various retail innovations to set themselves apart as cannabis retail evolves from a cottage industry. Many bricks-and-mortar stores, especially in the US, are taking a high-end, design-forward approach to cannabis retail, with noteworthy and creative examples including shops within shops, hybrid retail formats and shipping containers.

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6 Reasons Retailers Get Sued — and How to Avoid Them

Compliantia

Getting sued is a retailer’s worst nightmare. Lawsuits aren’t just stressful and time consuming, they’re notoriously expensive. With average attorney rates ranging from $250 to $550 an hour, businesses can expect to shell out hundreds of thousands dollars (likely more) in the event of a lawsuit. Then there are the hard-to-quantify costs that come with the ordeal.

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Tech needs to be seamless…

Retail Insider

Having completed some chores the other day, I’d planned to grab a coffee while walking back home but then it suddenly dawned on me I could actually go into the pub and have a beer instead. A wave of power and opportunity washed over me – what would I drink, who might I meet in there, should I stay for a couple or even more? It was early evening on a midweek night and, looking through the window, I could see lots of empty tables in Small Beer, in north London’s Crouch End, so a spontaneous visit

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Stagnant salaries driving wedge between employers, staff: Hays

Inside Retail

More retail professionals can expect a pay rise this year, though it may not be at the level they are hoping for according to the FY2021-22 Hays Salary Guide. According to the almost 3,500 organisations surveyed, 66 per cent of retail employees will see a salary increase in their next review, though only 13 per cent will see one higher than 3 per cent.

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Taiyuan Longcheng Sales Office by W Studio

Retail Design Blog

Since ancient times, Longcheng Taiyuan has been a tresured geomancy site, like a unique stone in the dangerous and wonderful.

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Why Rip Curl is barrelling into sustainable surfwear

Inside Retail

The worldwide surfing population is estimated at between 17 million and 35 million, and one thing they all share in common is a love for the ocean and a desire to protect it, and the planet, from pollution. But despite the eco-conscious attitudes of this customer base, there are limited options when it comes to the recycling of surfing gear such as wetsuits.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Survey: most Aussies prefer parcel pick-up points over home delivery

Inside Retail

Most Australian shoppers find alternative parcel collection points more convenient than home delivery, according to a survey from Hubbed. More than half of respondents said parcel pick-up points, such as petrol stations, parcel lockers and small independent local businesses, are safer and easier to collect their packages. “With online shopping showing no signs of slowing down, offering alternative delivery locations will appeal to consumers,” said David McLean, CEO and founder of Hubbed.

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Survey: most Aussies prefer parcel pick-up points over home delivery

Inside Retail

Most Australian shoppers find alternative parcel collection points more convenient than home delivery, according to a survey from Hubbed. More than half of respondents said parcel pick-up points, such as petrol stations, parcel lockers and small independent local businesses, are safer and easier to collect their packages. “With online shopping showing no signs of slowing down, offering alternative delivery locations will appeal to consumers,” said David McLean, CEO and founder of Hubbed.

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